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Schmidt
shmiht
Schmidt (name) means a German occupational surname meaning "smith.". Example: “Schmidt worked as a metalworker in his youth.”
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A German occupational surname meaning "smith."
"“The work continues, the data, the products, the science will continue because science is done by people not by buildings,” NASA GISS director Gavin Schmidt told CNN."
— Andrew Freedman, Trump administration cancels top NASA climate lab’s lease at Columbia University (2025)
"Schmidt worked as a metalworker in his youth."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Schmidts
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Etymology
From German Schmidt ("smith"); a doublet of Smith.
Frequently asked questions
What does “Schmidt” mean?
The word “Schmidt” means a German occupational surname meaning "smith.".
How do you pronounce “Schmidt”?
“Schmidt” is pronounced shmiht (/ʃmɪt/ in IPA).
How do you use “Schmidt” in a sentence?
Here is “Schmidt” used in a sentence: “Schmidt worked as a metalworker in his youth.”
What part of speech is “Schmidt”?
“Schmidt” is a name.
Where does the word “Schmidt” come from?
The word “Schmidt” comes from German. From German Schmidt ("smith"); a doublet of Smith.
Is “Schmidt” a common word?
“Schmidt” is an uncommon word in modern English.
Is the surname Schmidt related to the English surname Smith?
Yes, Schmidt is the German equivalent of the English surname Smith, since both derive from the occupation of metalworking. The two names share the same original meaning despite coming from different languages.
What are other spellings or variants of the surname Schmidt?
Common variants include Schmid and Schmitt in German, as well as anglicized forms like Smith and Smit in English-speaking countries. All derive from the same occupational root meaning "smith."
